India Mulls Curbing Ethanol Manufacturing to Struggle Sugar Shortages

India is contemplating curbing ethanol manufacturing from sugar cane because the world’s largest client of the sweetener battles home shortages.

Authorities are learning a proposal to restrict the usage of sugar-cane juice to supply the biofuel for the present season, in response to individuals accustomed to the matter, who requested to not be recognized because the discussions are non-public. No closing choice has been made, and plans may nonetheless change, the individuals mentioned.